sharann

sharann BSN, RN

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  1. PACU at night?

    sharann replied to SaraO'Hara's topic in PACU

    Both of what you stated can occur with variations in between. Depends on the facility. Where I am now is trauma and there is always someone there at night, but where I was we were on call after 7pm....

  2. Vancomycin infusion after allergic reaction

    sharann replied to phoebebrat's topic in General Nursing

    Swelling of the eyes, erythema and pruritis to me(in a patient with a KNOWN adverse reaction in the near past to Vanco) would indicated both Benadryl AND SubQ Epi in the dose stated by the OP. She was...

  3. Something Weird...

    sharann replied to Okami_CCRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well

  4. Have you ever said something so dumb...

    sharann replied to 1jazzynurse's topic in General Nursing

  5. coworker complained: I dared to say "butt."

    sharann replied to Johnny Moo Man's topic in General Nursing

    You could have said "but I am swamped with patients here!" Sometimes people hear us wrong. Now, I am working my butt off is not what I would call horrible or derogatory profanity. You are right,...

  6. Have you ever said something so dumb...

    sharann replied to 1jazzynurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I have said something so dumb I wanted to dissappear and I am still here. Guess what? I do it all the time and I survive just fine! Don't worry about it, everyone does it. I can't even remember...

  7. who the heck are you...

    sharann replied to loaparker's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps they should make badges with photo and credentials on BOTH back and front. Then if it flips over, oh well no

  8. Scrub sizes in Recovery Room

    sharann replied to janedf's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Sometimes the mens locker room has the larger sizes

  9. Gloving up?!?

    sharann replied to scrubs2716's topic in General Nursing

    Cleaning the port before IV pushes and port access is important. Wearing gloves for this is unecessary and can actually cause you and the patient to be at risk for latex sensetivity int the future. If...

  10. Is it ever okay to quit a nursing job without notice?

    sharann replied to FireStarterRN's topic in Nursing Career

    You know something? We are told that we are "at will" employees and the "hospital reserves the right to.....at any time with no warning...". So THEY can fire YOU without any notice and have security...

  11. I must be an idiot

    sharann posted a topic in PACU

    Thats how I feel. I had a patient fool me and good! Appy, uncomplicated, young adult, and screaming in what I thought was an abnormal amount of pain. I am no beginner recovery rn here. She gave an...

  12. Suctioning via dobhoff??

    sharann replied to jessi1106's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, can you tell me what a Dobhoff tube is? Is it one of those tiny soft feeding tubes not used for anything else? I have only seen regular NG's. I am not on the floors anymore so I don't know....

  13. I must be an idiot

    sharann replied to sharann's topic in PACU

    I love it!(gave it too, she still was killing

  14. How hard is it to get back into nursing?

    sharann replied to anotherneonurse's topic in General Nursing

    I think you are fantastic to take care of your babies and if you can mange to do so without working or as rnperdiem said, work perdiem at most, go for it. Our babies come first. This is not a debate...

  15. You're too sensitive...

    sharann replied to hollyberry678's topic in General Nursing

    I have been accused of this being "too sensetive" a few times(then alternatively I have been told how mean I am...mean, really) So, I think it is used as a weapon at times by our co-workers,...

  16. How do you handle "true emergencies"?

    sharann replied to umakemesmile's topic in Operating Room

    If you live too far from the hospital (generally 30 minutes response to door time) you have no right to be on call. What if you drive into a tree or kill yourself speeding. Then there is a AAA and...

  17. Rules of Nursing "Office Politics"

    sharann replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Stay out of it, you will get bitten everytime. Great advice and good reminder. Not saying to take abuse, but when it comes to gossip and liitle office crap, stay away, far

  18. "No, I am not pregnant"

    sharann replied to Tysmommy's topic in Nursing Humor

    Well, the scrubs we got to wear in the OR area are made by men, for men. They are tight in the hips and butt, and there is room for a beer gut. So if I wear my top untucked, I find alot of "congrats!...

  19. So proud of my student nurse today!!!

    sharann replied to TexasPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh MeaganRN, I didn;t mean you or ALL instructors. I just meant that "in general" students and all new nurses(and us oldies but goodies) forget to say GOOD JOB. Please dont take it that I was...

  20. Emergency C-Section

    sharann replied to OR male nurse's topic in Operating Room

    In the hospital I just left(resigned from) we had scheduled Sections in the Main OR(LandD have 3 of their own). We have seen them called "emergency C-sections). So the patient came from home, is...

  21. Belly Button Gunk

    sharann replied to Squaw's topic in Operating Room

    I just had to read this post bsed on the Title! I use a qtip swab dipped in some liquid soap, rinse, then dry with a blow dryer. Since my own scope I have a much deeper innie and I find myself digging...

  22. I must be an idiot

    sharann replied to sharann's topic in PACU

    I choose to err on the side of beliving my patients whether I KNOW they are messing with me or not. My job is to treat the pain, and since we are asked to have them rate theri own, we must treat...

  23. So proud of my student nurse today!!!

    sharann replied to TexasPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    How wonderful! I am sure you told her this and she feels great. It isn't often that a student nurse gets any positive reinforcement. Must have a good

  24. Is it bad etiquette to accept extra money from a coworker who wants you to take call?

    sharann replied to linda2097's topic in Operating Room

    What a great idea! Why didn't I think of that! Dang. I would gladly have paid someone even$100.00 to TAKE my call once in a while. Brilliant

  25. So I'm having a hard time finding a job

    sharann replied to Maudy's topic in General Nursing

    Find out the delay and then take the test ASAP. If you wait you will have less of a chance of passing. You can use the extra time to study those practice questions. Please. They will hire you as soon...